Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator - ...

Position Overview We are currently looking to add a dynamic UVM Specialist to our passionate team of environmental professionals. Job Duties Inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, for compliance with state clearance standards. Identify needed tree and brush control work and provide information to line-clearance crews. Document work using hand-held computer. Notify property owners of pending work on their property. Audit work completed by contractors. Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues. Special projects as assigned. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and storms as needed. Qualifications Education and Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. * Previous experience successfully working as Utility Vegetation Management Technician or equivalent experience in the industry will be required. * Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc). * Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology. * ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months. Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License. * Current Driver's License and Driving Record in good standing. * Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint. Additional Information What We Offer:* * Paid time off and paid holidays. * Opportunities for advancement. * All job specific equipment and safety gear provided. * 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match. * Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options. * Group Health Plan. * Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend. * Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas. * Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers. * The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees. * Charitable matching gift program. * All listed benefits available to eligible employees. Company Overview DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. Divisional Overview POSITION: Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator TYPE: Full-Time POSITION LOCATIONS: Southern California Including: Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino Counties, as well as Eastern California Including Tulare, Inyo, and Mono Counties At Davey Resource Group, Inc., a Davey Company, our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices. Do you want a career working outdoors? Do you care about sustainability? Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities? The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring an Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator to work with a major electric transmission system and coordinate with environmental contractors to address client vegetation management needs. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Developing, conducting, and ensuring annual environmental orientation and training completion for DRG employees * Implementing, maintaining, evaluating, and investigating the effectiveness of the Environmental Compliance Plan * Providing technical knowledge and explaining environmental regulations * Conveying Environmental Handbook expectations, permit measures, standard environmental requirements, and site-specific environmental requirements to DRG employees * Interfacing with SCE regarding environmental performance, incident investigation and general communications, orientations, and resources associated with environmental compliance * Performing field observations to assess DRG procedures and controls are meeting the environmental compliance requirements * Preparing supplemental environmental training and awareness content to support environmental compliance refreshers, knowledge-checks, sharing lessons-learned, etc. * Supporting schedulers and applicators with providing guidance, coordination with Utility Clients, and assurance that work is scheduled with required environmental pre-activity surveys, monitors, agency notifications, and other environmental requirements * Adhere to all federal, state and safety best management practices for vegetation management adjacent to energized facilities * Safely operate 4x4 vehicle * Up to 25% overnight travel required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Two or four year degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field Or * Three years of experience in environmental compliance and auditing DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience developing and conducting training programs * Ability to conduct biological surveys for bird, insect, mammal, and reptile communities * Ability to identify riparian areas and watersheds * Preferred one year experience working around high voltage electrical utility power systems * Preferred one year experience in herbicide applications or weed control and vegetation removal * Ability to identify various biological communities within California * Knowledge of safety requirements regarding herbicide application/vegetation removal practices around substations, communication sites, utility Right of Way and near high voltage equipment * Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding chemical applications * Knowledge of applicable OSHA vegetation safety standards, FAC-003 requirements, FERC/NERC Standards and requirements as they relate to the transmission utility industry. WHAT WE OFFER: * $28-32 per hour (Dependent on experience and professional certifications) * Company Vehicle and Fuel Card * Company Cell Phone * Paid time off and paid holidays * Opportunities for advancement * All job specific equipment and safety gear provided * Opportunities to work on a variety of projects in various locations * 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match * Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options * Group Health Plan * Employee referral bonus program * The Davey Institute provides personal and professional development opportunities * Employee Scholarship for AS degree in Environmental Management * Scholarship Program for Children of Employees * Charitable matching gift program * Company paid professional certifications and continuing education ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Created: 2025-02-11